France hourly wages index: transportation and storage
France hourly wages index: transportation and storage stood at 121.6 in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Wages and labour cost table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1998 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Wages and labour cost table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
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| Labour cost index | |||||||||||
| hourly wages - Transportation and storage (NAF rev. 2 item H) | 121.6 | 120.9 | 120.2 | 119 | 118.5 | 117.9 | 118.5 | 116.9 | 116.2 | 115.8 | |
| hourly wages - Accommodation and catering (NAF rev. 2 item I) | 116.3 | 116 | 116.3 | 115.6 | 114.3 | 114.8 | 115.3 | 113.7 | 112.8 | 112.8 |
Understanding france hourly wages index: transportation and storage
Remuneration per hour worked for personnel employed within freight transport, passenger transit, warehousing, and postal activities reflects labour cost dynamics across logistics networks. The metric tracks gross hourly earnings for drivers, warehouse operators, sorting staff, and transport administration, omitting vehicle maintenance costs and fuel outlays. Focusing strictly on the hourly wage rate prevents fluctuations in shipping volumes or seasonal travel demand from distorting the underlying compensation price.
Transportation wage metrics often display distinct patterns linked to transport sector collective bargaining rounds and variable shift differentials for night or holiday transit work. Consequently, year-on-year growth rates provide a more dependable measure of core wage trends than quarter-on-quarter comparisons. Revisions to initial releases occur as logistics firms submit finalized payroll adjustments. Analysts should note that structural shifts toward automated warehousing or digital freight brokerage can alter the composition of tracked hours over time.
Frequently asked questions
- What transport modes are included in NAF rev. 2 section H?
- The sector covers land transport, water transport, air transport, warehousing, storage support activities, and postal or courier services.
- Does this index measure the cost of operating freight trucks?
- No, the indicator measures only the hourly wages of the personnel operating and supporting the transport network, excluding fleet capital and operational expenses.
- How are overtime hours for long-haul drivers handled?
- The index methodology separates standard hourly base rates from variable overtime compensation to maintain a consistent measure of base labour costs.